The Number Every Houston Concrete Worker Should Know Key Takeaways: The OSHA silica dust limit on Houston construction sites is 50 micrograms of respirable crystalline silica per cubic meter of air as an 8-hour time-weighted average, with an action level of 25 μg/m³ triggering exposure assessment and monitoring. Medical surveillance is required for employees wearing…
Conroe Trench Collapse Raises Questions a Houston Construction Accident Lawyer Would Watch Closly Key Takeaways: A trench collapse death in the Conroe area highlights how OSHA trenching rules become central to civil litigation in Houston. Key issues include whether required protections like sloping, shoring, shielding, inspections, safe egress, and spoil-pile setbacks were ignored, and whether…
Understanding the OSHA Fatal Four Hazards That Threaten Houston Construction Workers Houston’s construction industry fuels the city’s rapid growth while exposing thousands of workers to life-threatening dangers daily. An astounding 60% of construction worker deaths stem from OSHA’s "Fatal Four": falls, electrocutions, struck-by incidents, and caught-in or caught-between hazards. For workers and families dealing with…
Why Choose Our Experienced Houston Crane Accident Lawyers? Dozens of people are killed every year in crane-related accidents in the United States, hundreds more are injured. Crane collapses not only injure workers and construction crew, but also result in harm to bystanders. Many crane accidents and injuries are preventable with adequate safety measures. At Fibich,…
Houston is a bustling hub of commerce and commercial activity, which is great for the region and for the many people who benefit from a healthy job market. Because much of this rich business environment is hinged on heavy industry, however, jobs in the Houston area can be dangerous. In fact, Houston sees thousands of…
Construction – One of the Riskiest Professions While there is potential for serious injuries to occur in many different industries, one of the most dangerous is the construction industry. Due to ongoing projects and an increase in new construction, construction sites are arising all over the nation and more workers are entering the industry. Unfortunately, this translates…
